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by Sophus Lie (Author), Friedrich Engel (Author)
Theorie Der Transformationsgruppen..., by Sophus Lie and Friedrich Engel, is a seminal work on the theory of transformation groups. This treatise, originally published in 1893, delves into the intricacies of finite continuous groups relating to lines, planes, ordinary space, and projective spaces.
The book is structured into sections that explore the finite continuous groups of the straight line and the plane, the finite continuous groups of ordinary space, and the projective groups of ordinary space. This detailed exploration provides a comprehensive understanding of the mathematical concepts developed by Sophus Lie, whose work laid the foundation for modern group theory and its applications in various fields of mathematics and physics.
This historical text offers valuable insights into the mathematical thought of the late 19th century and remains relevant for mathematicians, physicists, and historians of science interested in the development of group theory and its profound impact on contemporary science.
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